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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1967
Page
2
A columnist criticizes national leaders and media for failing to offer solutions to the so-called racial riots sweeping U.S. cities. He argues sabotage rather than condition causes, cites statements by Humphrey and Car Michael, and urges leaders to set a constructive example while warning that civil rights gains may be at risk.
Congressman Bob Poage defends the Public Works Appropriations Bill and urges firm punishment for rioters and criminals. He cites flood-control projects in Texas communities and calls for equal application of laws at home and in foreign relations to deter vandalism and violence nationwide.
Hamiltonian Joe H Eidson is named judge of Fort Worth Domestic Relations Court No 3 by Governor John Connally. His wife Geraldine Rohne from Cranfills Gap and their daughter Marilyn, 17, live in Ft Worth at Firth. Westites raise funds but short by about 1,900 of 4,000 needed for families expenses. A total of 2,949.59 donated. A P&L Casino benefit dance by West Polka Band aided victims Mrs Anton Kaska and hospital costs for youths Harry Volcik and Pat Wolf who are now home recuperating. Glen Rose reports 223 visitors signed guest book and $30.70 raised at Somervell County Historical Society event. Whitney High School Principal Louis Allen resigns to become Registrar at Hill Junior College. Hice Riding Club to sponsor annual Youth Show Friday August 4 at 8:30 p.m. Itasca pre‑school ends six weeks of operation with 47 children tutored under Title I grant.
W O Weems special officer for Santa Fe arrived in Clifton amid reports of box car damage by local youths taking wheat and grain scraps. Cranfills Gap School Board sets September 1 1947 opening and adds Vocational Agriculture taught by George W Mingus Jr. Around 550 cattle attended Wednesdays auction despite nationwide livestock price slump. Families Bailey Johnson Gunder Larson Curtis Bakke celebrated milestone anniversaries at one home on July 25 with Johnsons and Bakkees marking 10 years and Larsons 35 years.
Win Bertelsen reports Bosque County savings bonds lag early 1967 with $42 105 in the first half. June sales $5 040 and 21 percent of the goal reached. Texas first half 1967 sales $83 051 046, 46 percent of goal. national Series EF and H bonds June total $408 million, the strongest June in 12 years, up 3 percent from a year ago.
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